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iPhone use at CTI?

I was wondering if any fellow iPhone users could answer some questions for me...
- We have just the normal nationwide calling plan with data for AT&T. Is there an extra charge to use the phone feature in Jamaica? Is there an extra charge for using the data plan in Jamaica?
- Is there wireless at CTI that you can tap into?

The phone will work, but you need to have international roaming for Jamaica turned on. It is not cheap to use the phone, $1.99 per minute. The wireless will work at no cost in the lobby and just outside on the ocean side. Works very good.

I used my iPhone when we were at CSA in April. I called AT&T on my way to the airport to see if there was anything special I needed to do in order to use my phone and there wasn't.

For me, to receive calls and texts it was free, just like my regular plan. To send texts or make calls, there was an international rate, but it was so minimal I didn't notice it when my bill arrived. Though in fairness, I didn't make many calls and instead had people back home call me.

However, what can be VERY expensive, is the 3G network roaming. You need to turn OFF the following on your iPhone and just use it as a phone. In general settings, turn off Location Services, Disable 3G, Data Roaming and Wi-Fi.

Try Skype

We just got back from CTI and I would highly recommend trying Skype on your iPhone.
It's a free download and it only costs 2.1 cents per minute to call to the US.
You will need to setup a Skype account and add $5 or $10 to your account. We were there a week and didn't even spend a total of $3.

The only caveat is that Skype only works with wifi so you will have to make calls from the CTI lobby or out on the patio near the lobby.